By Claire N. Scott, Ph.D. I was delighted to see a recent article in a psychology journal that offers scientific evidence that being nice to ourselves is a more skillful way of dealing with our screw-ups than being hard on … Continue reading →

By Metta Sweet Edge, LCSW It’s becoming increasingly well known and accepted that thoughts, feelings, and physical experiences are interrelated and deeply inform and impact one’s daily life. For example, a single thought (“I’m running late”) almost instantaneously causes a … Continue reading →

By Melissa Kulick, Ph.D., RYT And You? When will you begin that long journey into Yourself? – Rumi Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside. … Continue reading →

A book review by Lisa Anyan Smith We live in a stressful world. Anxiety is a part of the human condition. Many people complain of feelings of anxiousness, ranging from occasional mild worrying to full-blown anxiety disorders such as Generalized … Continue reading →

A Book Review by Molly Keeton Parnell, Ph.D. I am pleased to have found a book that I can recommend to clients, family, and friends who are dealing with depression and wanting to better understand their treatment options. While the … Continue reading →

Karuna’s Articles

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Why Karuna

As counselors and clinicians, we are committed to holistic therapeutic approaches that respect and empower our clients. Our goal is to help each individual discover and develop her or his own inner resources and capacity for healing and growth.